When Anita Simplifies Her Language for Her Younger Brother, She

question 112

Multiple Choice

When Anita simplifies her language for her younger brother, she is demonstrating that she

• A) is egocentric.
• B) dislikes her sibling.
• C) knows complex language rules.
• D) has poor language skills.
• E) understands pragmatics.

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Definitions:

Parenting

The process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.

Temperament

Temperament refers to the inherent aspects of an individual's personality, including mood, disposition, and adaptability, often observable in infancy and thought to be partially hereditary.

Ambivalent/Resistant

Ambivalent/Resistant is a type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty, where infants or individuals seek closeness to caregivers but resist contact or comfort due to inconsistent caregiving responses.

Disorganized

Referring to a state of confusion or disorder, lacking in structure or planning.